Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit CX du fabricant Chariot Carriers
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Owner’s Manual Date of issue: 0 7-2005 Cabriolet Cors air e XL Comfort Capt ain XL Cheet ah Cougar CX.
T able of contents 1 . The Basic Unit .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 1 . 1 Assembling the Basic Unit .
3 Congratulations on buying this c hild transporter! Y ou have decided to buy a pr oduct from the CT S -series (Child T ransport System) of the Canadian manufacturer Chariot Carriers Inc. Y our new c hild transporter st ands out because of its excellent quality , user-friendliness, high s afety standards and gr eat versatility .
1 . The Basic Unit The assembled basic unit – example Corsaire XL 1 . 1 Assembling the Basic Unit After releasing the transport safety lock pr ess the rear of frame using one hand downwards, with the other hand push the body upwards. With one hand push the body further upwards, with the other grip the W - frame and pull backwar ds.
5 This assembly step may only be carried out by a dealer assembling the trailer for the first time. On the Captain XL the upper frame tubes on each side of passenger compartment ar e of two-part design. So as to s ave space during transit from the factory to the dealer these tubes ar e not inserted together .
6 1 . 1 .2.2 Assembling and folding the compartment following initial operation For assembling and folding the "Captain XL" in the same way as with the Cabriolet, Cors aire XL and Comfort, see sections 1 .
7 1.1. 5 W heel assembly on the Captain XL, Corsaire XL, Cheetah , Cougar and CX Put the basic unit on its side. P ress on the rubber cap of the wheel axle and insert the clevis axle into the hol- low axle until it engages. Repeat this on the other side.
8 1 .2 F unctions of the Basic Unit 1 .2. 1 Seat and safety b elt The frames of all Chariot models ar e stiffened by an additional cross brace, whic h also serves as an anchor point for the lap belts and for bracing the seat.
9 Thr ead the end of the harness as shown through the belt buc kles. Make sure you c heck the belt buc kles are tight! Note: For small c hildren the shoulder pad- ding should be turned down at the top, otherwise the shoulder strap cannot be sufficiently shortened.
In order to take off the 2-1 cover com- pletely , the handlebar must be detached. Mesh cover in the back (Corsaire XL and Captain XL only ). The model CX has tinted side windows that can be unzipped and detached. Tip: If both zips are half undone, the fr ont half of the side window can be folded back and inserted behind the rear half.
11 1 .2.3 Parking brake 1 .2.3. 1 Fitting the parking brake on the Cabriolet , Corsaire XL, Comfort and Captain XL Loosen the securing nut of the parking brake using a 1 3 mm wrench. Put the passenger compartment on its roof (please use a suitable surface) and loosen both lock nuts off the brake bolts using an 1 1 mm wrench.
12 1 .2.4 Adjust able suspension on the Cougar and CX Chariot adjustable suspension ( CAS): After loosening the knob it is possible to move the bracket, whic h surrounds both leaf springs. T he more you slide this bracket towar ds the wheel axis, the stiffer the suspension becomes ( see diagram containing weight det ails on the upper spring).
13 1 .3 F olding the Basic Unit Auto-lock with r elease disks Releasing the disks of the auto-lock. T o fold the base, release both disks simultaneously and push the W-frame forwards. Tip: Folding the transporter is easier with the parking brake engaged.
1 .4 The R ain Cov er ( accessory , not supplied as st andar d ) For eac h Chariot CT S a seamless rain cover is available. T o fit the rain cover on the upper frame, remove the handlebar and push the two seals, which ar e welded round the holes of the rain cover (or the elastic loops, depending on the model) over the tube ends.
15 2. The Bicycle Kit For your Chariot C TS ther e is a choice of three differ ent bicycle hitch arms with different hitc hes. Fitting any of the hitch a rms on the base takes no time at all and is the s ame for all hitch arms.
16 2. 1 Fitting the Refle ctors and Safety Flag Guide the plastic holder with its slot over the inner spoke into the hole of the reflector and secur e by tightening it a quarter turn using a screwdriver . Fit two reflectors on eac h wheel ( as shown to the right and left of the valve).
17 2.2 Fixing the Hitc h Arm on the Base ( all types of hitc h arms ) T o insert the hitch arm depress the smaller knob and push the hitc h arm in, until the big button engages (Nos.
18 2.3.2 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot axle hitc h on the bicycle Parts supplied: Aluminium coupling for attachment on the rear axle; quic k release skewer Close the Q.R. lever with the end of the lever pointing upwards. In this position there is enough space to insert the securing pin.
19 2.4 Rear Battery Lights (Accessory , not supplied as st andar d ) In the upper area of the r ear cover there is a sewn-on webbing strap on the right and on the left for attaching rear battery lights. W hen using the trailer in the dark, an additional rear light is r equired by law .
20 • Before use r ead the User Guide carefully • The bicycle rider must be older than 1 6 years. • Before setting off, c heck that the trailer cannot come into contact with parts of the bicycle, such as pedals and brakes etc. • Before setting off, ensur e correct assembly of all components, in particular wheels and hitc h arm.
21 Push the Q.R. axle through the hollow wheel axle and scr ew on the nut. Both Q.R . springs must be located on eac h side of the Q.R. axle in such a way that the narrower side of the spring points towar ds the centre of the r ear wheel hub.
22 Safety Re commendation: When using the carrier as a jogger always put the wrist strap, whic h is fastened securely on the left r ear frame tube, around your wrist.
23 4. The Buggy Kit The assembled buggy (base + buggy kit) – example Cougar1 4. 1 Fitting the Buggy Kit: Unscrew the star knob of the buggy wheel and insert the wheel bolt from below through the large hole in the hitch arm attachment brac ket. Screw the star knob onto the threaded area of the wheel bolt and tighten securely .
24 4.2. Safety Instructions for the Buggy (see also section 8 "General Safety Instructions”): • If you leave the buggy standing, always secure it with the parking brake. • When pushing the buggy , always use the wrist safety strap. • The brakes should not be used to contr ol a rolling carrier to a halt.
25 Push the short end of the drawbar into the attachment bracket. Once the holes of the attachment bracket and the draw- bar are aligned with eac h other ( the end of the drawbar is visible), push the secu- ring pin from below thr ough bracket and drawbar and lock it by pushing the clip over the pin.
26 Slide the drawbar into the drawbar attachment bracket. Once the holes of the attachment brak- ket and the drawbar are aligned with each other push the securing pin fr om below through brac ket and drawbar and lock it by pushing the clip over the pin.
27 6.2 Safety Instructions for the Skiing Kit (see also section 8 "General Safety Instructions”): • Only an experienced skier should use the carrier with skiing kit.
28 The walking kit consists of the skiing kit drawbar and waist strap. Please follow the assembly instructions as for the skiing kit. (see section 6) 7 .
29 9.5 Scr ews and F asteners Make regular c hecks that the scr ews and nuts are fully tight and that all safety fasteners are corr ectly fitted. 9.4 Storage Store your Chariot C TS in a dry and well-ventilated place. Befor e storing your carrier , it should be dry to prevent the growth of mould and the formation of marks from mildew .
30 1 0. W arranty The statutory warranty covers defects. Damage resulting fr om improper use, use of for ce, lack of maintenance, or normal wear and tear , is excluded from such a statutory defect warranty . The period of statutory warranty depends on the law of the country in question.
31 Parts W ear factors Loading of: Passengers x xx x x x xx xx Baggage xx x x x xx xx Type of ride Degree of acceleration and braking xx x xx xxx xxx Fast cornering x xx x xx xxx xxx Influence of UV r.
Date of issue: 0 7 -2005 www .c hariotcarriers .com.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Chariot Carriers CX c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Chariot Carriers CX - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Chariot Carriers CX, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Chariot Carriers CX va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Chariot Carriers CX, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Chariot Carriers CX.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Chariot Carriers CX. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Chariot Carriers CX ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
